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An Introduction to the Study of Gothic Architecture
by Parker, John Henry
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- very good
- Condition
- Very good
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About This Item
London: James Parker and Company, 1900. Thirteenth Edition. Full leather. Very good. Early edition of An Introduction to the Study of Gothic Architecture by John Henry Parker, in a prize binding.. Octavo, xxiii, 331pp. Full green morocco, Oxford University emblem stamped in gilt on front cover. Five raised bands, title in gilt on red morocco label affixed to spine. Gilt embellishments, marbled edges, matching marbled endpapers. Award label affixed to front endpaper presenting the copy to a student from a class on Modern Astronomy. Stated "Thirteenth Edition" on copyright page. A very good example, with light wear to spine and joints, and a touch of foxing to flyleaves. Profusely illustrated with multiple examples of architecture described in the text.
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- Bookseller
- The First Edition Rare Books, LLC
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14413
- Title
- An Introduction to the Study of Gothic Architecture
- Author
- Parker, John Henry
- Illustrator
- Early edition of An Introduction to the Study of Gothic Architecture by John Henry Parker, in a prize binding.
- Format/Binding
- Full leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Thirteenth Edition
- Publisher
- James Parker and Company
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1900
- Keywords
- John Henry Parker first edition, John Henry Parker signed, Gothic Architecture Parker, Gothic Architecture Oxford, Domestic Architecture in England Parker
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- Morocco
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